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US coastguards begin two-week training program with Taiwan

The Taiwan Coast Guard said the drills focus on small-boat operations, team coordination, and emergency response as Chinese activity near the island increases.

The United States has sent a coastguard team to train Taiwan’s coastguard as mainland China steps up its presence east of the island, according to Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration, as reported by SCMP Economy.

The two-week training program, led by US instructors, began on Monday and includes exercises designed to strengthen small-boat operations and improve team coordination among frontline officers.

The administration said the training is aimed at helping officers handle an increasingly complex environment, including building better teamwork, on-the-spot judgment, and the ability to respond to emergencies.

It also noted that the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto US embassy, released information on Taiwan-US coastguard exchange achievements, describing close and steady partnership in maritime security and law enforcement.

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